Reserpine Basic information
Product Name: Reserpine
Synonyms: RESERPINE;3,4,5-TRIMETHOXYBENZOYL METHYL RESERPATE;11,17-DIMETHOXY-18-[(3,4,5-TRIMETHOXYBENZOYL)OXY]YOHIMBAN-16-CARBOXYLIC ACID METHYL ESTER;METHYL RESERPATE;METHYL RESERPATE 3,4,5-TRIMETHOXYBENZOIC ACID ESTER;l -Carpserp;(3beta,16beta,17alpha,18beta,20alpha)-methyleste;,methylester,(3beta,16beta,17alpha,18beta,20alpha)-
CAS: 50-55-5
MF: C33H40N2O9
MW: 608.68
EINECS: 200-047-9
Product Categories: Miscellaneous Natural Products;Alkaloids;Biochemistry;Indole Alkaloids;Dopaminergics;Neurotransmitters;Others;Asymmetric Synthesis;Chiral Building Blocks;Complex Molecules;Aromatics;Chiral Reagents;Heterocycles;Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals;chemical reagent;pharmaceutical intermediate;phytochemical;reference standards from Chinese medicinal herbs (TCM).;standardized herbal extract;SERPASIL;Inhibitors
Mol File: 50-55-5.mol
Reserpine Structure
Reserpine Chemical Properties
mp  ~265 °C (dec.)
refractive index  177 ° (C=1, DMF)
storage temp.  2-8°C
Merck  14,8145
BRN  102014
Stability: Stable, but darkens slowly in light. Combustible. Incompatible with strong acids, reducing agents, oxidizing agents.
NIST Chemistry Reference Reserpine(50-55-5)
EPA Substance Registry System Yohimban-16-carboxylic acid, 11,17-dimethoxy-18-[(3,4,5- trimethoxybenzoyl)oxy]-, methyl ester, (3.beta.,16.beta.,17.alpha., 18.beta.,20.alpha.)-(50-55-5)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes  Xn,Xi
Risk Statements  22-67-36-10
Safety Statements  22-36/37/39-26
RIDADR  3077
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  ZG0350000
F  10-23
PackingGroup  II
Hazardous Substances Data 50-55-5(Hazardous Substances Data)
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Reserpine Usage And Synthesis
Chemical Properties off-white crystalline powder
Usage An indole alkaloid found in Rauwolfia serpentina. Inhibits vesicular uptake of catecholamines and serotonin. Reserpine is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. Antihypertensive.
General Description White or cream to slightly yellow crystals or crystalline powder. Odorless with a bitter taste.
Air & Water Reactions Insoluble in water. Reacts slowly with air and water. Darkens slowly on exposure to light.
Reactivity Profile Reserpine is a weak base and can form salts with strong acids. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
Fire Hazard Flash point data for Reserpine are not available; however, Reserpine is probably combustible.
Biological Activity Binds the vesicular monoamine transporter (VMAT2) and inhibits transport of biogenic amines into adrenal chromaffin granules and synaptic vesicles. Causes depletion of biogenic amine stores. Antihypertensive and antipsychotic.